About Zemithang
Zemithang with an altitude of 2150 MSL
is a small town near Nyamjangchu river
on Pangchen valley surrounded by China
and Bhutan and very near to Mc Mohan
line i.e. Indo-Sino International Border.
All these villages are also of high cultural
and historical significance. In this way,
the HH Dalai Lama crossed over to
India, on his flight from Chinese force in
1959.
The Director
ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak
request your august presence at the
Numerous water streams and
falls are there and one can enjoy
the view of Pangchen valley. As
there has been very little impact
of urbanisation in the village
and people are still depend on
the yak rearing. The area also
provide opportunity to nature
lovers to see rare flora like
Orchids,
Rhododendrons,
Primula and medicinal plants
and fauna like Red panda, Musk deer,
Himalayan black bear, Blue sheep,
Takin etc. Rich diversity of birds such
as Black necked crane, Blood
Pheasant, Monal, Tragopan etc. make
the area one of the dream destination
for bird watchers.
Correspondence
Dr. S. M. Deb, Director
ICAR-NRC on Yak, Dirang-790101, Arunachal Pradesh
Ph: 03780-242259; Fax: 03780-242273: email:[email protected]
Dr. Vijay Paul, Senior Scientist
Mob: 09402474192: email: [email protected]
Yak Mela-2015
on
November 14, 2015
at
Lumpo and General Ground, Zemithang, Tawang
Organized by
ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak
Dirang – 790101. Arunachal Pradesh
In collaboration with
190 Mountain Brigade, Indian Army and
Government of Arunachal Pradesh
Shri Jambey Tashi
Hon’ble MLA, Lumla and Parliamentary Secretary , Rural
Works Department, Government of Arunachal Pradesh
will grace the Mela as Chief Guest
ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak
Yak (Poephagus gruninens L.) is a unique bovine species of economical
importance in high hill and snow bound areas in India, living on and
above 3000 meter above mean sea level, where major agriculture is not
rewarding due to non-availability of arable land. Yak husbandry in India
was in jeopardy during seventies due to dwindling population. Also, the
yak rearers being a tribe of pastoral nomads needed due care and
attention which are not addressed to them due to daunting hilly terrain.
Considering all the aforesaid facts, the Indian Council of Agricultural
Research established the National Research Centre on Yak at the end of
VII plan (1989) at Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh with the aim to bring about
improvement of yak husbandry in India and socio-economic condition of
yak rearers.
Scientists of this institute has developed ETT calf (Mismo) and test tube
yak (Norgyal) which has galvanised the yak husbandry in India.
Technologies developed on nutritional intervention through complete
feed block using locally available biomass, area specific mineral mixture
and ensiling of maize fodder during winter season has made it possible
for better production of lactating yak which has become popular among
yak farmers and in coming year we expect demand from the commercial
market.
About Yak Mela
ICAR-NRC on Yak has stepped into 25 years which is a matter of pride for
the nation. During last 25 years this institute has contributed a lot
towards improvement of yak husbandry and time has come to
disseminate innovations of ICAR-NRC on Yak to the yak rearing
community for their sustainable development at their doorstep.
Therefore, ICAR-NRC on Yak is organising Yak Mela every year in
different yak rearing tracts of the country to promote scientific yak
husbandry. Yak herders from remote pastures land used to gather during
the mela and exchanged their concern with the scientists, development
agencies and their fellow farmer. Every year, a livestock competition is
also organised to encouraged yak rearers. ICAR-NRC on Yak honoured
more than 100 yak rearers with their basic amenities in each Yak Mela.
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Programme Schedule
Lumpo
8.00 AM to 10.00 AM: Livestock Competition (Best milk producing yak,
Best Milk Producing Dzomo, Best Yak, Best Dzomo, Best yak bull)
General Ground, Zemithang
10.30 AM: Arrival of the Chief Guest and Guests of Honour
10.35 AM: Felicitation to the Chief Guest and Guests of Honour
10.40 AM: Inauguration of the Mela by lightening of lamp
10.50 AM: Welcome Address by the Dr. S. M. Deb, Director,
ICAR-NRCY, Dirang
11.00 AM: Feedback by the Brokpas/GBs/PRI Member
11.30 AM: Speech by the Guests of Hounour
12.00 PM: Honoring of the Brokpas by the Chief Guest and Guests of
Honour
12.10 PM: Prize distribution
12.20 PM: Speech by the Chief Guest
12.45 PM: Vote of Thanks
12.50 PM: Visit to the exhibition stalls
01.30 PM: Lunch
Main Attraction
 Exhibition stall by the Brokpa Community
 Live demonstration of yak milk product preparation by the Brokpas